Robot & Frank

Frank Langella (Dracula), James Marsden (Superman, X-Men, Straw Dogs), Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), and Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise, Lovely Bones) are all well-kwown American actors that came together as a family to tell this unique story. 2’012’s Robot and Frank’ had comedy, crime, a little adventure but mostly a heart-warming and dramatic tale of a man trying to hang on to his youth. Our main character begins an unlikely friendship with his robot caretaker and they both end up teaching each other special lessons.

Written by Christopher D. Ford and directed by Jake Schreier, it was nominated for 5 awards and winner of two, this film had a run-time of 89 minutes and a budget of approximately $2 million USD. It made profit at the box-office, garnered great reviews and it was not only entertaining but shone light on the terrible incurable disease of Alzheimer’s. A fun family movie with just enough giggles and thought provocation in one.